Spokesperson for the Asante Kotoko China Circles 0086, Martin Tawiah, has voiced strong dissatisfaction with the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) handling of the controversial Matchday 33 incident between Basake Holy Stars and Nations FC.
He insisted that the delay in disciplinary proceedings is damaging the credibility of the Ghana Premier League.
Speaking to Mothers FC/TV, Tawiah expressed the frustration of Kotoko supporters across Asia regarding the lack of urgency and transparency in resolving the case.
“We the Kotoko fans in Asia are not happy about how the Basake Holy Stars and Nations FC case is being treated. There should be a verdict before the last round of matches,” he said.
He criticized the GFA’s press release on the matter, describing it as “shoddy” and argued that the Association had failed to follow its own rules.
“The GFA regulations, Article 31, state clearly what to do in such incidents. Since the incident, we’ve not heard that the GFA Disciplinary Committee has taken charge of investigating the case. But we are about to play the last round of matches on Sunday.”
The match in question was abandoned after Nations FC walked off the pitch in protest of contentious penalty decisions, leading to chaotic scenes at the Ampain AAK II Sports Arena. With Nations FC currently at the top of the league table, the unresolved case could have major implications for the title race and relegation battle.
“What is happening is very bad. Now, we wouldn’t have a champion after the last round of matches—as well as relegated teams. It has never happened in Ghana football before that after 34 matches we wouldn’t have a league winner,” Tawiah stressed.
He also took a broader swipe at the league’s governance, accusing the GFA of fostering a culture of nepotism and favoritism in the final weeks of the season.
“The GFA has dented the image of the league. When the league starts, all the clubs compete well. But during the latter part of the season—like the last five matches—that’s when all these things happen. That’s when they use nepotism and cronyism to decide relegated teams. All the teams are culprits, including Kotoko.”
With the final round of matches scheduled for this weekend, pressure is mounting on the GFA to issue a ruling that ensures fairness and upholds the integrity of the Ghana Premier League.
Listen to the full interview in Ghanaian language below: